Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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209. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners plan to have a confidential email address for members of the public to report illegal cigarettes smuggling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31741/13]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am advised that the Revenue Commissioners are in the process of reviewing their confidential channels available to the public to report illegal activity in relation to tobacco, including smuggling and illegal selling. The provision of a confidential email address is one option which is under consideration. I am also advised that Revenue have a confidential tobacco telephone/hotline that is available on a 24-hour basis. Members of the public are encouraged to contact this hotline 1800-295-295 with any information pertaining to illegal activity.